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easier for average folks to etch out time for exercise by doing one simple thing:
staying open 24 hours a day for 365 days a year. As fitness seekers challenge themselves
on cardio and Hammer Strength machines and hoist Iron Grip free weights in clean,
well-stocked facilities, security monitoring ensures they’re safe and producing
enough sweat to meet official government standards. Members can also ramp up their
exercise regimens with the help of Anytime Fitness’s staff of personal trainers,
who demonstrate moves and sling motivating tips. After workouts, guests can shower
in the private restrooms or hop into one of the tanning booths available 24 hours
a day.'

In 2009, Kelly Larson and Jenn Holm turned what was once just an empty space in a strip mall into a serene yoga haven, replete with cushy cork flooring, soft lighting, and a modern sound system. Along with a team of certified yoga teachers, the duo strives to share yoga's physical and mental benefits with practitioners of all fitness levels, packing their schedule with classes suitable for beginners, advanced students, or children. They lead a variety of styles, including gentle Yin yoga, more advanced hot yoga, barre, and XY fitness.
Yoga 4 You is also the only studio in Minnesota licensed to teach Yoga Body Boot Camp—a total body regimen that fuses yoga and adrenaline-raising moves inspired by the popular shows The Biggest Loser and Survivor.

Lift, stretch, and sweat at Life Time Fitness in Savage and challenge yourself to a workout you'll enjoy.
Be sure to visit the restaurant at this gym for a delicious meal.
At this gym, everyone will find something they love — kids included!
Jab, hook, kick! These kickboxing classes will teach you the basic fundamentals and give you a great cardio workout.
Training requires a lot of patience and determination. Why not enlist the help of a coach? Set up an appointment with one of our personal trainers.
You'll start to see the contours of your muscle when you take advantage of their cross fit programs.
Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Tweak, tone, shape up, or slim down! Accua in Savage is just the place you need to get the results you want.
Don't worry about packing a snack. This gym has a great restaurant so you can keep the fun going.
Bring the whole family to this gym, where kiddos are welcomed with open arms.
Don't forget to ask about the personal trainers who will work to find a fitness schedule and routine that works for you.
Shred your fat and define your muscles with a robust program of cross fit exercises.
Kickboxing is a great way to whip your whole body into shape. Sign up for a class today.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Don't limit yourself: Snap Fitness in Savage is the perfect place to test your strength, endurance, and drive.
Indulge in a total body workout with one of these kickboxing classes and leave feeling and looking your best.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Whether you're looking for artistic inspiration or to brush up on your art knowledge, Savage Art Studios in Savage is the museum for you.
Sit down for a savory meal at their in-house restaurant.
Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

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The winter blues (or winter blahs, as the late, great Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko called them) seem only to be getting worse with each passing year. We’ve had to coin terms like snowmageddon and super snova just to wrap our heads around recent weather events, but even a giant blizzard would seem a welcome change of pace from the day-to-day dreariness of the winter months. Royko offered a few of his own tips to overcome that feeling, most of which involve drinking and other forms of self-destruction. But if you want to put a positive spin on the winter blahs, how about learning something new while stuck indoors? To help, we’ve compiled a list of winter classes to strengthen your mind, body, soul, and appendages. After all, it’s never too late to tack on another New Year’s resolution to your list.Strengthen Your MindSurviving winter always comes down to mind versus matter. Boost the former by enrolling in an online class offered by an esteemed Ivy League university such as Harvard or Cornell. You won’t have to trek across campus in a blizzard or navigate a labyrinthine administrative building, and many classes are offered free of charge. Subjects range from computer programming to the science of happiness, the latter of which may come in handy in the coming months.Strengthen Your HandsTupperware is fine, but will it protect your fruits and vegetables from the coming snowpocalypse? Do-it-yourself canning classes are becoming a popular trend among adults, and it’s easy to see why. The more seasonal goods you preserve now, the more you’ll have in the later months of winter, when finding a decent peach or tomato is nigh impossible. Besides, muscling the top off a sealed mason jar is an underrated form of indoor exercise.Strengthen Your RelationshipA dead-of-winter spa day is never a bad thing, but it doesn’t take much thought or effort to be on the receiving end of a massage. For a more rewarding (and romantic) experience, sign up for a couples massage class with your loved one. Typically lasting an hour or two, these classes are taught by licensed therapists and focus on easy techniques to relieve stress and tension. The promise of a massage, after all, is a great way to get your significant other to shovel the sidewalk or finally do something about those wolves.Strengthen Your CoreYou’ve probably heard of standup paddleboarding, and you’ve definitely heard of yoga. Maybe you’ve even heard of classes that combine the two, but those are typically the province of tropical resorts. Well, not anymore. Indoor SUP yoga classes are a bona fide trend for 2015. There may be no ocean in sight, but every student gets a slightly unstable stationary board that mimics the sensation of balancing on water to turn each yoga pose into a core-strengthening exercise.Strengthen Your SpiritsCraft cocktails aren’t going away anytime soon. It seems like a new bar opens every day, giving wintertime drinkers a new place to numb their senses and forget painful words like “sunshine” and “springtime.” But why trudge through the snow and spend $12 on a cocktail when you can throw a party and mix your own? Mixology classes put you on the other side of the bar, teaching the secrets behind classic cocktails and giving you the confidence to dream up new ones. And if you really don’t want to leave the house, try out an online bartending course or use our DIY guide to make your own bitters.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with paying a $200 entry fee for a tiny glass of champagne and an unrelenting cascade of dubstep, if that’s truly how you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Similarly, if your idea of fun is standing inside a shivering mass of humanity and waiting for the ball to drop on Times Square, nobody should try to rain on your parade. But if you’re tired of the traditional New Year’s Eve options and want to get a headstart on some resolutions, we’ve compiled a list of offbeat ways to celebrate 2015. The good news? None of them involve sobbing in the bathroom. For the Outdoors EnthusiastSome people might hear the words “winter camping” and draw an immediate connection to the Donner Party. That’s too bad, because camping and the coldest season are far from mutually exclusive, and there’s something undeniably appealing about ringing in the New Year surrounded by nature. In case you’d like to grab some friends and sing “Auld Lang Syne” around the campfire, check out our 10 tip for camping in the snow—vetted and verified by an Eagle Scout, naturally.For the Artistic CoupleThe worst thing about college art class was the conspicuous absence of alcohol—an inconvenience you’ll never have to deal with again thanks to the increasing popularity of BYOB painting classes. During these informal sessions, students learn how to paint a masterpiece while helping themselves to all the drinks they can carry in. It’s a romantic way for a couple to ring in the New Year, particularly if the booze in question is bubbly. Some places provide champagne for special New Year’s events; as for the others, there’s nothing stopping you from bringing two flutes and a bottle.For Kids with Bedtimes Before MidnightChildren typically expend insane amounts of energy during the day, so they can’t be expected (or even allowed) to stay up until the ball drops. Thankfully, more places have begun to recognize this and plan Noon Year’s Eve events as an alternative to the late-night festivities. The Chicago Children’s Museum, for example, hosts a free party from 10 a.m. to noon, complete with a countdown and (far too many) noisemakers. Museums and park districts throughout the US will be planning similar activities, so check your kids’ favorites to see what’s in store.For the Active FamilyIf the kids are old enough to stay up, they’re also probably old enough to give you a run for your money in that greatest of athletic equalizers: bowling. Most alleys around the country stay open late on New Year’s Eve to host a midnight bowling party complete with flashing lights and pulsating music. Check out Groupon’s local bowling deals to find an alley near you.For the Meditative SoulWhen it comes to resolutions, some people even think New Year’s Day is too late of a start. Plenty of those people are yogis or at least yoga-inclined, judging by the uptick in yoga and meditation retreats specifically scheduled around the New Year. Those who live in colder climes might be especially interested in getting away for a few days of asanas, as retreats tend to be held in tropical locales such as Costa Rica and Mexico. Check out Groupon’s top-rated Getaways deals for an easy way to get there.For the Aspiring ChefPlenty of restaurants offer a special five-course meal on New Year’s Eve, but few offer the chance to play chef for a night. If culinary school is in the cards for 2015, there’s no better way to get your feet wet—not literally, please—than a fondue pot. The Swiss have long championed this communal style of cooking, which may involve dipping bread in melted cheese, strawberries in melted chocolate, or slabs of meat in hot oil. For a festive twist, write all of your regrets on a slip of paper and toss them into the tiny cauldron, as well. For the Wandering SpiritYou’ll probably be ready to part ways with the family a few days after Christmas, so consider taking the train home and booking your trip on the night of New Year’s Eve. Not only will your fare likely be lower, but you’ll also be able to ring in the New Year on your own terms, reading a favorite book or finishing your list of resolutions. There’s also something slightly poetic about starting the new year in a physically different place than where you ended the last.

Just because Jeanne Connolly spends her days restoring furniture doesn’t mean her certificate in fashion design is going to waste. On the contrary, the blogger and owner of the Colorado-based restoration studio Vintage Renewal draws much of her inspiration from vintage clothing and designers. She even sees a connection between the way people dress and the way they decorate: “Someone who can be daring in their wardrobe can easily be someone who can be daring in their home decor,” she said.
With her keen eye and outgoing nature, it’s little surprise that Connolly loves teaching others just as much as she loves creating. Her main advice for an aspiring restorer is simple: think hard about why you’re doing it. “There are people that just want to save money, and then there [are] people that want to make something unique. If you can pull off both, that’s great.”
Thinking of restoring an old piece of furniture to suit your personal style? Below, Jeanne shared six tips that can help guide you along the way.
1. Be resourceful but selective.
“The old me would have thrown [any old chair] in the back of my car and [driven] it straight to my art studio,” Connolly said. But these days, she’s more particular. Now, a found piece has to at least have “good bones” and look like it will stand up to the “abuse that a makeover can bring,” or else it’s not worth her time. “I don't think I would bother with a chair that has a broken arm because that can be pretty intense to fix,” she said, though she allowed that legs “usually can be replaced.”
2. Choose your paint carefully.
“Most pieces—no matter what the material—need a good sanding and painting as a first step,” Connolly said. For this, she uses materials that are nontoxic and easy to work with. “[Get] a good exterior latex or oil-based paint for the most durable finish,” she recommended. “For a clear finish, use a [Minwax Helmsman] spar urethane. … [They] contain special UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying effects.” As you go, “sand between coats to keep a smooth finish.”
3. It’s OK to spray.
Connolly loves the air compressor she uses for airbrushing, which produces a nice even coverage. If you choose spray cans, though, be warned: “People often misuse common spray paint and get paint clumps because they haven't shaken the can long enough. I made that mistake myself on my first spray-paint DIY. Now, I almost make a dance out of it, I shake it so long.”
4. Add some fabric accents.
If you’re buying new, Connolly recommends fabrics from Sunbrella. But one of her favorite finds was some “amazing vintage vinyl” she found at a “weird surplus shop.” She even turned to clothing to put the finishing touches on her peacock chair (pictured above). “I used vintage scarves to create the design on the back,” she said. “[They’ve] withstood two mountain seasons outdoors. The paint needs to be touched up [due to] the elements, but the scarves are in fantastic shape.”
5. Get weird with patterns.
“We’ve been coming out of a real floral rage, and I love me some floral, but I’m excited for more tribal, geometric patterns,” Connolly said. “There are a lot of things that are supersimple [and] in style, [like] an arrow or triangles.” An easy way to achieve the effect: potato printing, which is “taking an actual potato and, like a stamp, [carving] out the part you don’t want to print.”
6. Sealing is essential.
“Always use a protective coat on your outdoor furniture,” Connolly said. “If you have a chair [outside or] by a window, you can easily get fading.” To keep your fabric from suffering similar weather damage, use protective sprays. Connolly recommends high-end 303 Fabric Guard or a less heavy-duty spray like this one by Scotchgard, both of which provide stain and water resistance. Ultimately, though, the best way to preserve a cushion is to take it inside between uses.
Like what you saw at the top of this article? See how Jeanne completed that project here. And make sure your yard is as beautiful as your restored patio furniture with lawn and garden deals in your city.
Photo courtesy of Jeanne Connolly